Fresh flavors with a hint of lemon and garlic, this Shrimp Bruschetta with Cherry Tomatoes takes minutes to make. Serve warm or room temperature. I love to serve this seafood topping on grilled bread. Usually enjoyed as an appetizer, I could eat this as a meal with the bread, mix with pasta or go surf and turf with grilled chicken.
For me, this is the best bruschetta recipe (also called crostini) because I never say no to any shrimp dish. This is a cooked version of a classic tomato and basil bruschetta topping.
Which bread is best for bruschetta?
I pick whichever large, unsliced bread looks good that day. For this I used a Pugliese bread ( Pulgliese is a region in the heel of Italy’s boot). It’s a large loaf, very much like ciabatta with characteristic holes.
A small Italian lesson for you (and it is small)
Did you know that in Italian, any word with ‘sch’ in it is pronounced as a ‘k’? I know this because I have an Italian last name with sch in it (my husband is Sicilian). So that would make this dish pronounced broo-skeh-tuh.
Anyway, back to the recipe. The shrimp can be made ahead, but not too far ahead. I wouldn’t make it any sooner than the day before you want to serve it.
YIELD: 10
SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Fresh shrimp is cooked with garlic and cherry tomatoes, basil and chives served on grilled bread.
prep time15 MINUTES
cook time7 MINUTES
total time22 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
10 slices Italian bread, sliced
Olive oil
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails removed
Salt & pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¼ pounds (680 grams) cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or grated
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Grill or broil until toasted. Set aside.
Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer, don’t crowd the pan, cook for 5 minutes on the first side.
Turn the shrimp and immediately add the tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, basil, chives, salt and pepper. Toss well to mix to just warm the tomatoes, about 2 minutes, don’t allow them to get mushy. Turn off the heat.
Spoon a layer of the tomatoes onto each slice of bread and top with 2 shrimp.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Yield
10
Serving Size
1 pieceAmount Per ServingCalories110Total Fat5gSaturated Fat1gTrans Fat0gUnsaturated Fat4gCholesterol23mgSodium351mgCarbohydrates12gFiber1gProtein5g
This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.
Yesterday was what my wife called Orthodox Christmas. Her mother was Ukrainian Orthodox. So we always left the decorations up. So today they all go down. I took some close ups, so let’s take one last look.Winter snowflakes is next.
I hope you enjoy looking at these pictures I take. For me it’s showing off my wife’s decorating talents.
So what pots and pans do you have? OK so it’s called cookware. Our cookware is mostly Calphalon. We also have some ALL-Clad and Old Revere Ware. ALL-Clad is the most expensive and some say the best.
All our Cookware is made in the USA. My favorite are two pans that are not USA made. A line called Green Pan. And also all the Cookware is non stick. Why Green Pan?
Green Pan is very light and inexpensive. Only had the two pans for about three months, but so far they’re scratch resistant. I use the eight inch one everyday. Now my wife likes her Calphalon and Revere Ware. She’s not overly crazy with the ALL Clad. Now we get to price and location.
I ran into a chef friend last week at Kohl’s. His wife was just getting ready to buy a 10 piece Calphalon non stick Cookware set. $249.00. I told her TJ Max had a 10 piece ALL-Clad for the same price. That set MSRP is $400.00. They didn’t even say bye.
TJ Max is the place for cookware deals. All firsts also. Our 10piece Calphalon cost us $130.00.
Mary Yoder’s is in Middlefield, Ohio. About thirty minutes from Cleveland. Sixty minutes from Akron or Youngstown.
Mary Yoder’s is a Amish restaurant my wife and I frequent often. Actually going there for dinner Saturday and I’ll be getting several loafs of bread. Also I’m giving you a link to their store if anyone would wish to order from there.
I’ve had their bread, pies, pastry, and jelly and jams. For my west coast fans, I’ll look for something closer.
Currently Featured Amish Recipes
Hearty Hamburger Soup
1 tbsp. butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 lb. ground beef
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup diced potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
Melt butter into saucepan, brown meat; add onion and cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients except flour and milk. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender. Combine flour with one cup of milk. Stir into soup mixture. Boil. Add remaining milk and heat, stirring frequently. Do not boil after adding remaining milk.
This recipe can be adapted to your family’s taste. Celery can be substituted for the green pepper if you wish.
Pineapple Sheet Cake
Filling:
1 can crushed pineapple
2/3 cup sugar
2 tbsp. corn starch
Dough:
2/3 cup warm milk
4 tsp. sugar
1 cake yeast
3 beaten egg yolks
3 cups flour
1/2 lb. margarine
Preheat oven to 350o. Combine crushed pineapple, sugar and cornstarch in pan. Cook until thick. Cool. Cut margarine into flour as for pie dough; crumble yeast into milk and add sugar. Let stand until mixture bubbles, add to flour mixture. Mix in beaten egg yolks. Knead dough lightly and divide into two parts. Roll out one half of dough on floured board and fit in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread pineapple mixture on top. Roll out second piece of dough and place on top of filling. Let stand for one hour in warm place. Bake in 350o oven for 30 minutes. At once put on thin confectioners sugar frostiing. Other fillings such as blueberry and raspberry may be used instead of pineapple.
Cinnamon Bread
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 pkgs yeast
1 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup flour, plus
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Soak for five minutes. Combine lukewarm milk, 1/4 cup sugar and salt. Add 1 cup flour, shortening and beaten egg. Continue to add flour until you get a soft dough. Let rise for one hour. Punch down and let rise again. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. roll dough into rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture and roll like a jelly roll. Let rise again and bake at 350o for about 30 minutes.
Delicate Lemon Squares
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sufted flour
Preheat oven to 325o. Mix all ingredients.. Pat into a 9inch square pan. Bake at 325o for 15 minutes.
Filling:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespooons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
juice of one large lemon
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Combine all ingredients. Pour over baked layer. Bake at 325o for 25 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.
Chicken and Dumplings
1 chicken – preferably a 4 pound hen
1 teaspoon salt
Water to cover
4 medium-sized potatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley
For Dumpling dough:
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2-3 tablespoons water
Cut chicken into serving pieces and cook until tender. Season with salt. When chicken is almost soft, add the potatoes.
To make dumplings, make a well in the flour and add the eggs and salt. Work together into a stiff dough, adding the water or milk if too dry. Roll out the dough as thin as possible (1/8 inch) and cut in 1 inch squares with a knife or pastry wheel. Drop into the boiling broth, which should be sufficient to cover the chicken. Add the chopped parsley. Some flour can be added to the broth to make it like gravy. Serves 6-8.
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Simple Life Amish Tour Company
We welcome you to join us on our Amish Adventure into the Simple Life of the Old World Order Amish Community.
Each tour begins in the heart of Amish Country of New Wilmington, Pa located just 60 miles North of Pittsburgh, 15 minutes from the Grove City Outlets and Just five minutes from the town of Volant, Pa. We meet at an Amish Store called Byler’s Quilts and Crafts located at 435 Quilt Shop Lane, Volant, Pa 16156 There you will meet Susan, your personal tour guide. Step into Susan’s vehicle and let her lead you through a backroads tour of our Amish villages. You will be transported into another world as we explore the Amish Countryside. This is a private, non commercialized scenic back roads tour that takes you off the beaten path. Susan will teach you about the Amish lifestyle as we drive past horse and buggies, homes, dairy farms and even an Amish schoolhouse. You never know what you will see along these backroads! Visit Amish farms, greenhouses, an Amish bakery, grocery store. Watch Amish men build furniture and plow their fields with horse and plow!
You will be amazed at the knowledge, friendliness and warmth of this tour and tour guides. You will be able to meet and speak with our Amish friends and discover the beauty of the Amish culture and lifestyle.
Tours are approximately 2 hours long. Each tour is a non-commercialized private tour made by appointment. You can book online or call us.
This tour is perfect for individuals, families, couples and even groups.
For Larger Groups: Try the TASTE AND TOUR AMISH COUNTRY TOUR. Let Susan come as a step on tour guide, or lead your group on a two hour tour that includes and Amish meal at a local restaurant.
Are you ready for your Simple Life Tour? Please call us @ 724-923-9730 or book now online.
Photo by: Jim Fisher
Shop at Amish Marketplaces
There will be as many stops as we can fit in, on our Simple Life tour. First stop may be an Amish produce and bakery stand. Meet Andy and his family and tempt your taste buds with their delicious wares! The next stop is an Amish Grocery store, where you will meet the Byler Family. Located in the basement of the Byler’s home, this grocery store is lit with a gas lamp. Purchase old fashioned sodas kept cold in an the Byler’s “Ice box” and wait until you see the antique adding machine! You will be able to purchase local honey, fresh tapped Maple Syrup, Homemade noodles, cheeses a variety of Amish jams and jellies and homemade candy. Our third stop is Cornerstone Furniture where you will get to see how and Amish furniture shop works with no electricity! Watch the Amish men build furniture and meet Rudy, who will show you his hand built tables and chairs. Our fourth stop is an Amish Quilt shop. Meet Sam and Lizzie Byler who own New Wilmington’s only Amish Quilt Shop filled with beautiful Amish handmade quilts, rocking chairs, and many other Amish made items from our local Old World Order Amish community.
Our Location
We are Located in New Wilmington, and Volant, Pennsylvania
60 Miles North of Pittsburgh
70 miles South of Erie
15 Miles from the Grove City Outlets
Right in the center of Volant and New Wilmington, Pa
Simple Life Tours
Tour is led by Susan Hougelman, author of the new book: Inside The Simple Life, Finding Inspiration Among the Amish!
Or call: (724) 923-9730
Ask to speak with a Simple Life representative
Tour Schedule
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tours Start at:
435 Quilt Shop Lane
Volant, PA
16156
We meet in the parking lot of Byler’s Quilts & Crafts. Look for the Simple Life Tour vehicle! Bring Cash in case you want to buy something from the Amish. They don’t accept Credit Cards. Thank you!
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Death may be inevitable, but it’s still painfully tragic when it seems to come too soon, as was the case with these iconic musicians. Some were victims of accidents while others died due to health complications and addictive behaviors. Regardless, each and every one of these artists made a huge contribution to their respective musical genres. Here are iconic musicians who left behind incomplete legacies and many broken hearts.
The Miniature Railroad and Village at the Carnegie Science Center includes scenes from all four seasons of live in Western Pennsylvania. Here, like right now, fall fades into winter. (Shannon M. Venditti photos)
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Salena Zito: A tradition unlike any other
A conversation with the 29-year-old curator of the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad and Village
Salena Zito
PITTSBURGH —
Americans love to cleave to cultural traditions that have stood the test of time — especially ones that tell stories of the people who formed their communities, stories that reflect the craftsmanship, sacrifice and hard work of those who came before us.
When inventor and master tinkerer Joshua Lionel Cowen designed an electric fan operated by dry cells — and then, using the same motor that drove the fan, built a miniature railroad car — he began a business and a movement that has enthralled millions of people young and old. Hobbyists not only bought trains and track, but also often created elaborate homemade displays enjoyed by family and friends over the Christmas holidays.
One of the people Cowen inspired was Charles Bowdish, a young World War I veteran and cabinetmaker who lived in Brookville, Pa. He made his first miniature display at Christmas 1919, and to his surprise and delight, 400 people showed up at his home to see it.
Word quickly spread of the Bowdish display beyond Jefferson County, and the young artisan decided early on to keep track of the visitors to his home. In 1953 — the year before he moved his display to the Buhl Planetarium — the family counted 314,874 visitors from every state and 41 foreign countries over 34 years.
It was a tradition Bowdish continued into the 1980s at the Buhl Planetarium, where the line to enter often wrapped around the iconic North Side. Each year, Bowdish spent months painstakingly expanding the display and crafting new scenes that celebrated the lives and livelihoods of Western Pennsylvanians and our industrial, cultural and agricultural impact on the country and the world from the 1880s to the 1930s.
Today, that tradition is in the capable hands of 29-year-old Nikki Wilhelm, who until a few years ago had never picked up a tiny paint brush — or been to half the places depicted in the Miniature Railroad display at the Carnegie Science Center, where most of the Bowdish materials were relocated in the 1990s.
Ms. Wilhelm, a Lancaster native, is the manager of the Miniature Railroad & Village. She has embraced the craft and the history and the storytelling in the same way Bowdish did 100 years ago.
Ms. Wilhelm explains that she started working at the Carnegie Science Center as a part-time program presenter: “It was an entry level, part-time job. I was in grad school at Duquesne studying public history, and I had no background with model trains or modeling or anything like that.”
Her boss at the time, curator Patty Everly who had been with the Carnegie Science Center for three decades, taught her everything she knows, beginning with miniature modeling. Her first piece was the interior of the iconic Strip District Primanti Brothers restaurant.
It was a craft Ms. Wilhelm admits came naturally to her, to her surprise.
Her office is located right outside the 83-foot-long, 30-foot-wide O-scale railroad exhibit. Walking inside is an astonishing step into the past, where the magic of Bowdish’s Jefferson County basement lives on 103 years later, as she often uses common household items to recreate history for the exhibit.
Ms. Wilhelm picks up a red covered bridge from a shelf and turns it upside down. “I’ll show you something cool that Charlie Bowdish built. You see this bridge? Well, it was made from a Milk-Bone box,” she said, pointing to the label from the dog bone company inside the bridge.
“You really just have to let your imagination run wild because you wouldn’t believe the things you can use to make something: the row houses that we have from the Liverpool streets in Manchester, the intricate detail work on the porches — that’s just made from angel hair pasta,” she explained. “The trees are made from dried wild, hydrangea flowers.”
Ms. Wilhelm’s desk is filled with historical documents for research, a magnifying light, branches from the hydrangea bushes used to make the trees every year — all surrounded by three walls of shelves filled with people, homes, buildings, street lights, trains and paint for a craft that requires year-round care.
The popularity of model railroading has stood the test of time in part because hobbyists each bring a different skill set to the craft, which in turn helps develop others: Artisans love building the model scenery; history buffs enjoy researching and recreating places long gone; engineering types enjoy designing the tracks; and techies love the technological advances in electronics, wiring and the ability to run your train from an app on your smart phone.
Ms. Wilhelm says the models for the exhibit are selected by the leadership team at the Science Center. “We always try to pick something that’s historically, culturally or architecturally significant to not just Pittsburgh but the region. We have scenes from as far north as Brookville. We have Titusville and the Drake oil well, and of course Altoona,” she said.
“We try to diversify it; it’s easy to get stuff with city buildings because there’s so much exciting stuff going on in the city, but we try to branch out — like when we did Cement City a few years ago, that was from Donora,” she said.
What she loves most about the exhibit is watching the expressions on people’s faces, especially older people who appreciate the research required to capture a scene accurately. “One thing that’s really helpful is that our staff, basically everyone was a history major, so we put a lot of effort into making sure everything looks as it did,” she said.
One of her favorite creations was the Kaufmann’s Department store windows. “I just looked up old window display photos in the newspaper archives,” she said of her inspiration to get it perfect.
“Once you’ve worked with the miniature railroad for a while, you kind of get the vibe of the exhibit itself. I mean, many people have worked on it over the years, but it still really has kept its integrity. It looks just like it did when Charlie Bowdish was working on it. So we try to use all those same techniques that have been around since he started it over 100 years ago. Everything that Patty Everly has taught me, I now teach the new people. So we just keep the tradition going,” she said.
Royce Beacom is one of the 17 volunteers available for curious children, parents and grandparents to explain each display and detail to visitors. At home, he says, he does modeling for himself and for his grandchildren: “I have five grandsons between the ages of three and ten who love the train; I am trying to pass that tradition on.”
It’s easy to worry the next generation won’t be interested in carrying forward the baton of tradition — the stories and crafts and ideas that bridge the past, present and future of the places we call home. Ms. Wilhelm is a great example of someone who embodies that spirit, carrying forward a magical tradition that began with a kid from Brookville over 100 years ago.
When Bowdish was asked, in one of his final interviews before passing in 1988, why he continued the exacting, painstaking work year after year, he said: “Everyone regardless of their status in life, reaches out towards life’s ultimate achievement — happiness … privileges, money and possessions are useless unless they make a man happy. To those who have been bored and sickened by the monotony of work in offices, sales, fields and factories, where the only evidence of a day’s work is a headache, nothing to exhibit to friends, nothing to view with pride as an example of skill or handiwork — to those people I say ‘You should have a hobby.’”
Forty years later, Ms. Wilhelm’s answer was pretty similar: “When you have a hobby, any hobby, whatever it may be, you need to have the love and passion to really bring that extra spark, the extra ingredient to bring that fulfillment. When you have that, that is a happiness you earn and that is the most meaningful kind.”
Let's hear what's on your free for all playlist.playlist.
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Free for all Friday. Play what ever your heart desires. I myself love the Classic Rock. All you folks out there play what you wish. I probably will mix it up.
An Oakdale family is praising their teenage son for helping free his father earlier this month after being trapped underneath the truck they were working on.
Matthew Wilkinson said despite getting home late on what should have been a normal Monday night, he couldn’t put off working on the brakes on his work truck. When his teenage son came out to check on him, he enlisted his help, he said. Working on the vehicle, he said, was something they’d done many times before. This time, however, the rotor was stuck.
“I couldn’t get a good angle, so I slid my body underneath the truck and was hitting it,” he said. “The second it popped off, the truck fell. I know it rolled forward because I saw it roll forward and it fell right on top of me. All I could think about was the breath coming out of me. I was just squished. I couldn’t talk. I couldn’t yell.”
The family’s home security camera captured the terrifying moment. The accident left Wilkinson with a punctured lung, broken ribs and a separated shoulder, KCRA reported. But while he was in the hospital, he said he couldn’t figure out how he had managed to free himself.
“All this time in the hospital, I’m trying to figure out how did I get out from under the truck,” he said. It was then, he said, he remembered the surveillance cameras.
“I called my kid and had him look at them look at the surveillance camera and they realized that he had lifted the truck enough for me to roll out,” he said.
At 15, Dalin Wilkinson is a freshman at Oakdale High School. He regularly helps his dad out with work on the vehicle.
“It just dropped right on him. I was scared. I heard him make a noise like his soul was leaving his body. It was crazy,” Dalin Wilkinson said. “I just ran over and tried as hard as I could to get it up enough to get him out.”
It was enough.
“My son is my hero. He saved my life,” said his father.
Well here at the MC home it was time for our Holiday decorations. So we had to take ( actually Mrs. MC ) down all the Harvest decorations.
Side view of the Harvest Decorations
Front view of the Harvest Decorations.
Today starts the second day of putting up the Holiday Decorations. I’ll just give ya a sneak peak. More to come today or tomorrow. Is it to early to say Merry Christmas?
Full episode details for the 3 part NCIS verse crossover was released yesterday, along with a few photos. And I’m just gonna say it bluntly: It all looks like a mess.
“Too Many Cooks” – NCIS agents from Washington, D.C., L.A. and Hawai’i, all in D.C. to attend the retirement party of a beloved Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) professor, find themselves investigating his shocking suicide, on the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Jan. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. The episode is part one of a three-episode NCISverse crossover event with NCIS: LOS ANGELES and NCIS: HAWAI’I.
“Deep Fake” – Tennant, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) and Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) find themselves captured by a woman claiming to be a CIA agent demanding intel from the team. Also, Jesse, Ernie, Whistler and Alden Parker (Gary Cole) learn about an asset that arrived in Hawai’i who could be connected to several overseas assassinations, on the CBS Original series NCIS: HAWAI’I, Monday, Jan. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* NCIS stars Gary Cole, Brian Dietzen and NCIS: LOS ANGELES stars Chris O’Donnell and LL COOL J guest star in the episode, which is part two of a three-episode crossover event with NCIS and NCIS: LOS ANGELES.
“A Long Time Coming” – Agents Rountree and Fatima are ambushed while searching for Kilbride, who has been MIA, and they learn that every member of the team has a hefty bounty on their head. The NCIS team must save Agent Rountree and find Kilbride while every cartel, hitman, gang and psychopath hunts them down, on the CBS Original series NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, Jan. 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* NCIS stars Gary Cole, Wilmer Valderrama and NCIS: HAWAI’I stars Vanessa Lachey and Yasmine Al-Bustami guest star in the episode, which is the conclusion to the three-episode crossover event with NCIS and NCIS: HAWAI’I.
Firstly, all 3 episodes don’t really look connected to each other if you just go by what their details say.
Secondly, the 2nd and 3rd episodes sound a bit too much like overkill. Like, 3 kidnapped agents in the 2nd part, and then you get 2 ambushed agents in the 3rd part and every bad guy out there chases the 3 teams while they try to find them? Bit much, don’t ya think? (not to mention, it all sounds like it’ll be rushed and probably poorly executed.)
Third: I’d be hard pressed to find a few someones who actually watch all 3 of these shows who won’t be hopelessly lost trying to understand who the other people on the other teams are.
And fourth: The only person who kept NCIS LA from turning into the sheer dumpster fire it is now won’t even be around to help them. And how is anyone supposed to know who the legendary leader of LA’s team is if she’s not even gonna be around for this?! What’s the point of trying to get to know her team without them then?!
If this whole thing was going to be about rescuing Hetty, then it would’ve sounded more appealing. But instead, we get slight disjointment in the episodes, multiple kidnapped agents and being chased by multiple hitmen, and it will be a miracle if it all doesn’t end up looking rushed or badly thought out. ‘Nice’ to see the low standards when it comes to the writers and fans.
On the morning of November 18th, 7-year-old Keegan Sinclair woke up his parents when he noticed his home was filling with smoke. The family immediately evacuated and noticed a fire on the exterior of the home. The fire was caused by an apparent electrical issue.
Yesterday evening (11/23), White County Fire Service personnel joined by media, community members and the Sinclair Family, recognized Keegan Sinclair at a ceremony held at White County Fire Station Four.
“During this time of year we reflect on things we are thankful for. This Thanksgiving season we are thankful for this young man (Keegan Sinclair) and his quick actions that ultimately saved his family and home,” states David Murphy, Director of the White County Office of Public Safety.
White County Fire Services Division Chief Michael LeFevre states, “All of these firefighters and first responders have gathered this evening to recognize the true hero on this call. If it wasn’t for Keegan and his quick thinking, this call could have ended in a tragedy.”
During the ceremony, Keegan was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by White County Fire Services and a gift basket donated by Chick-fil-a Cleveland. This was followed by Firefighters leading Keegan on a tour of the Fire Engine and Rescue Truck.
There’s very fascinating science behind understanding the depreciation of cars. When a new car is bought, its tendency, almost always, is to decrease in value over time. This is called depreciation, and different cars depreciate at different rates, depending on any number of factors, things as simple as quality, brand, and model, to things as complex as the economy, the market, how many cars sold, its vogue popularity, how many were made, and so on. There are a lot of variables that go into the depreciation rate of a car. These variables are so vastly different that it’s possible for a car to not only never actually depreciate, but instead escalate in value, sometimes drastically, over the years. These are collectible cars, the kind that age, and can be sold at auction for millions.
Updated June 2022: While some new cars may seem like they offer great features, performance, and overall value for the money, their depreciation rates often tell a much different story. We’ve updated this list with even more models proven to have some of the highest five-year depreciation rates.
It’s a mystery, though, because, on the other hand, some cars will lose almost all their value over the course of many years, then with the flip of a switch they rise in value, becoming collector cars. This is why investment in cars can be a risky game to play, but a very rewarding one as well. Some cars hit a baseline and will hold value at that baseline for decades, but some cars seem to have absolutely no bottom at all, plummeting in value year after year. That subject is what this article is all about. The kinds of cars that won’t hold any value, prices crashing drastically.
Here’s a look at 20 cars that will probably be worthless in 5 years.
20/20 Cadillac ATS
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The Cadillac brand of cars, from their SUVs to their sedans to their performance cars and sports cars, are all subject to depreciation, the kind of depreciation that makes these cars worthless after 5 years. Of all the cars on this list, Cadillac is one of the ones that face the steepest depreciation values in regard to American cars. They aren’t bad cars, either, so if you’re looking for a good second-hand car, you’ll be able to find an older Cadillac in good shape at quite a good steal, especially compared to their price new.
19/20 Volkswagen Passat
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The Volkswagen Passat is one of the most common and prolific Volkswagen models you can buy. It’s marketed for the average car buyer, family, or single person. Naturally, that lends to its tendency to depreciate a lot – very steeply, actually, even though it’s a great, mid-class sedan. It’s safe, it’s reliable, it’s practical, and it’s reasonably priced, even new. You can buy them second-hand for quite cheap, and they’ll still have a lot of longevity for the price.
18/20 Buick Enclave
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The Buick Enclave is a car that you should probably never buy new. It’s not a very good car, to begin with, sold new with any number of price increases to cover not only the cost of manufacturing, but also the costs to cover the other facets of the Buick company and give them profit, plus the costs to cover the dealerships and all the car salesmen who sell them. But as soon as you buy one used, all that is stripped away, leaving you with the actual value of the car. Which isn’t a lot, considering they aren’t good SUVs.
17/20 Chrysler 200
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Chrysler, while attempting to be a luxury line of cars, really isn’t quite up to par. The company can’t quite get the gumption to actually build their cars with genuine quality, so while they may have features, and look modern, nice, and luxurious, the fact of the matter is that they aren’t built to last, therefore they don’t hold their value.
They don’t hold it at all, depreciating as fast as drivers are able to pay it down. Buying them used may seem like a steal, but beware of the maintenance costs…
16/20 Volkswagen Jetta
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The Volkswagen Jetta is basically the twin sister of the Passat. It’s a little smaller and starts at a little lower of a price point than the Passat, but it’s one of VW’s most popular models. This, of course, means that they don’t resell for very much money at all. The depreciation is just as steep as the Passat, so after a few years, you can buy them for a lot less than the selling point new.
15/20 BMW 3-Series
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A 3-Series BMW is a great car to buy. It really is. It’s sporty, fast, has a great engine, great handling, it’s also practical, and somewhat of a reliable car, too. So you’ll be safe buying one new because it’s a really solid car. But, due to depreciation, you can buy one aftermarket second-hand for significantly less. Yet, you won’t get significantly less quality, because of how well they’re made, and due to the steep depreciation rates. It just makes sense to buy one of these used.
The great new frontier in the car industry is electric. Governments are trying to eliminate combustion engines entirely, even trying to outlaw them, which means that the era of gasoline is quickly coming to an end. For better or worse. But that means that the electric industry is going to begin advancing in leaps and bounds, leaving behind the pioneers in the dust. Soon enough, Tesla cars will seem like dinosaurs, and they won’t hold any of their value. They will depreciate, and who knows if they’ll even have a floor, but there’s no denying the new Model X Plaid is blisteringly fast!
Almost all cars made and manufactured in Germany are subject to some of the steepest depreciation rates of all cars. The best thing about the German cars, though, is that they are made with integrity, no corners cut, and they aren’t cheaply manufactured, unlike some American models that depreciate only because they immediately become unreliable. So if you want to buy an Audi, it’s pretty easy to find one for less than half its selling value. If you find a well-maintained one, that’s good, but if not, you’ll be paying a lot in repairs.
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Buying a BMW new means that you make a lot of money each year, and can afford a pretty expensive car payment each month, and you only care about having the nicest thing possible, no matter how good of a value it is (or isn’t). Buying a BMW used means that you’re a pretty smart person because you can have a model that’s only a couple of years older, almost the same quality, yet less than half the price of the new one. This means you can have that suave, luxurious, powerful, German-engineered sedan for a lot smaller monthly payment than the new one.
11/20 Fiat 500L
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The biggest factor leading to the depreciation rates of the Fiat 500L is more than likely due to the fact that it isn’t desirable. It’s ugly, lumpy, has no track record for being reliable (yet, at least) and it’s a bad sign when it doesn’t sell well new because it’s so ugly. Within the first year, it depreciated significantly. Now, at some point in the far future, we could see this car maybe spiking back up again, being a funky, retro, vintage car. But, then again, it seems like the kind of car that may need to just be forgotten in the annals of time.
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The Cadillac CTS is a car that will plummet in value over the next five years, and it’s almost guaranteed that this car will be worth well below half its selling price very, very soon.
All Cadillacs are subject to very steep depreciation rates, due to the fact that they don’t really have longevity, or much allure once they’re no longer new. A CTS is a pretty fast car, especially the CTS-V, and it’s possible for it to be yours on a budget, as long as you do the shopping right and pick a good one.
9/20 Kia Sedona
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Minivans never do all that well in the used car market, not when it comes to retaining their value, anyway. The Kia Sedona has been on a trend of pretty steep depreciation for all of its past models, so it’s fairly safe to say that the newest models will be subject to the same thing. The Sedona will however be replaced by the Kia Carnival, and only time will tell if they both face the same demise.
There are just so many different minivans in the market, once they’re second hand they just don’t sell for much. If you’re looking for a minivan, and you’ve got a big family with not-so-big of a budget, second-hand is the way to go.
8/20 Range Rover Evoque
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One aspect that drastically influences a car’s depreciation rate is reliability, and unfortunately, all Land Rover products are prone to break way too often, so it’s no surprise to see the Evoque end up on this list. The Evoque is a compact SUV meant for those who crave parking on sidewalks more than conquering rough terrain – a pavement princess if you will. Buying one of these gorgeous SUVs today isn’t cheap either coming in at a base price of $44,000, and that’s excluding any options.
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As we move through this list, you’ll see a common pattern start to form: German luxury cars. While they may be exquisite to be the passenger or even the driver, they’re prone to losing value fast over a short period. These large Audi-built limousines are seriously underrated, especially if you have your hands on an S8, but buying a new one is as good as flushing money down the drain. Well, that’s of course assuming you like spending your wisely, but if you’re really rolling in the cash, go ahead and buy this one, we’ll take it off the used lot in a few years
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There’s nothing quite like realizing you can have a six-figure car for the price of a Toyota Corolla. It has an electrically satisfying, palpable excitement. Or, it’s the dreaded, twisting, dark knot of anxiety in your stomach knowing that your car is depreciating faster than you can even pay it down. Which, if you buy a Mercedes new, that is a serious concern and worry.
Mercedes sedans will be virtually worthless within five years of their being manufactured, especially compared to their selling price. Unless it’s a unique model, then it might increase in value, like the E63 Wagon.
It’s an unfortunate sight to see such amazing cars as the BMW 7-Series subject to such precipitous depreciation values. These cars are extraordinarily well-made, they are quite reliable, they are luxurious, good to drive, and powerful.
Electric cars have aggressive depreciation values, worse than a lot of gasoline cars on the market right now. The Nissan Leaf is just one of these electric cars, and while it’s one of the most beloved electric car models out there, it doesn’t insulate it from depreciation. The market for second-hand electric vehicles isn’t very high, which means that you’ll find these cheap.
The issues of battery life and battery longevity are really something that becomes a big problem fairly soon after manufacture. Pair that with the soon-to-come advancements in the industry, and you’ve got two nails in the coffin.
3/20 Lincoln MKZ
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You’ll find a lot of cars pretty similar to this one in this list. There’s just nothing that really is valuable about a Lincoln MKZ because there’s nothing special about it. Even if it’s made nicely, and even if it’s reliable and safe, that doesn’t mean it’s safe from depreciation. There are a lot of cars like this in the market, and so as soon as they’re not new anymore they lose any scraps of value they had new. Things only get worse if the MKZ proves to be unreliable or poorly made.
2/20 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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Mercedes-Benz, one of the leading car manufacturers in the world, makes and sells some of the greatest, best performing, and most luxurious sedans, sports cars, and SUVs that you can buy, especially if they have an AMG badge. Since they are a luxury brand, they can get away with selling their cars for high prices new. High quality = high price. But they won’t keep that high price for long, as Mercedes by and large falls prey to some of the worst depreciation rates a car can face. If you’re dreaming of a Merc, just wait a couple of years and that dream will be within reach.
1/20 Maserati Quattroporte
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To end off this list, we have the worst of the bunch, a superfast, striking, Italian sedan produced by Maserati, the Quattroporte. If you happen to find one of these on the used market with relatively low mileage and clean service history, it might not be a bad idea to pick one up, especially considering it had a screeching Ferrari-derived V8 under its hood. But ownership is where the problems begin as Maserati couldn’t fully figure out what to do with the electronics, and if something were to go wrong with your Ferrari engine… that’d be a costly matter to attend to.
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Having the right set of knives is key to success in the kitchen.
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I’ve spent a lot of time around chefs. And got hundreds of free and greatly discounted meals. Thanks. One thing I learned from them and my own personal home use was that there’s maybe three or four knives that stand out. Chef Knife, pairing knife, bread knife, and Santoku knife.
I’ve got a craftsman tool chest on wheels. And I can tell you that 90% of the tools won’t get used. I also know chefs who have the same type of knife tool chest on wheels. I’m willing to bet that they also don’t use most of what’s in it.
There are dozens of specialty knives made for individual tasks and geared toward enthusiastic home cooks and chefs. If you’re looking to expand beyond the basics, here are a few more blades you’ll find sold solo and in common cutlery sets.
Boning knife: Designed for prepping poultry and meats, this knife has a sharp, maneuverable blade that gives you precision control as you separate the flesh from bones and cartilage. The curved blade follows the contours of bone and flesh.
Utility knife: A utility knife is another all-purpose blade. Size-wise, it’s somewhere between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, usually 4 to 7 inches long. You can find utility knives in straight and serrated blade styles. A serrated style is a useful addition if you already own a chef’s knife and paring knife.
Cleaver: While cleavers might bring butchers and horror movies to mind, these big, bad knives are actually quite friendly in the kitchen. Characterized by a short, stocky blade, cleavers pick up where boning knives leave off, chopping through bone and tendon with ease.
Carving knife: Typically between 8 and 15 inches, a carving knife does just what’d you expect. It’s intended for cutting thin slices from large cooked meats. Thinner than a chef’s knife, it can precisely shave poultry, ham and roasts.
With these basic knives in your kitchen, you’ll be able to tackle most any culinary technique. These are just a few of the standard knives you’ll find in most off-the-shelf sets, but there are dozens of specialized varieties out there.
THE MOTHER OF THE MCCAUGHEY SEPTUPLETS AND HER SISTER (Photo by Ambassador/Sygma/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
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On November 19, 1997, Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey of Carlisle, Iowa, made history, welcoming the world’s first set of surviving septuplets. Now, the famous siblings — Brandon, Kenny, Natalie, Kelsey, Joel, Alexis, and Nathan — will soon turn 25, and the world is checking in on how things have changed since that fateful day.
For one, the home they grew up in alongside older sister Mikayla, which was donated to the family after the historic birth, has since been sold to a good cause. It’s now owned and operated by a local nonprofit that houses and supports young mothers.
“As our kids are leaving the nest, it seems to be the right time to start a new chapter,” Bobbi told the Des Moines Register in 2018. “We have been blessed to receive such a wonderful gift, and nothing would please us more than the idea of our home being used as a place of refuge to others in need.”
As for the septuplets, they are all grown up and several are starting families of their own. Click below to learn more about each of them, including their jobs, where they’re living, and their best traits — all according to Mikayla.
Bobbi McCaughey said the septuplets’ older sister, Mikayla, was the best person to describe her seven siblings. Three years ago, Mikayla wrote something to each on their birthday. Their mother said the letters perfectly described the seven, and she read parts of them.
Brandon
Married to Alana with a daughter, Ellie. In light of security concerns with his military career, the family does not disclose where he’s living.
Career: Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
Best known for: His hard work and dedication.
Mikayla’s comments: “He is the most hardworking and driven person I know. He continues to make himself better and push toward new goals while being funny and giving positive encouragement to those around him.”
Kenny
Lives in Dallas Center with his wife, Synthia. They’re expecting a child in late November.
Career: Cabinet maker at Waukee Cabinet Works.
Best known for: His love of building and sense of humor.
Mikayla’s comments: “He is hilarious and kind and has a servant’s heart who is always willing to help those who need it. He is always willing to share his snacks without complaining.”
Lives in Hannibal, Missouri, with her husband, Shawn Geralds.
Career: Working on her master’s degree in athletic training at Culver-Stockton College.
Best known for: Her hard work.
Mikayla’s comment: “She is gracious and hospitable and always has encouraging things to say.”
Kelsey
Lives in Hannibal, Missouri, with her husband, Kevin Morrison.
Career: After earning a degree in public relations at Hannibal-LaGrange University, she worked in public relations before becoming a receptionist at a medical office.
Best known for: Her singing.
Mikayla’s comment: “She has reminded me countless times to love one another as Christ does, and she practices what she preaches. She is always willing to share her makeup and clothes.”
Career: Works in IT at Emerson Electric in Marshalltown.
Best known for: His quiet nature and smarts with computers.
Mikayla’s comment: “It turns out you are pretty funny, Joel. You are so smart and talented and gifted, and I know you will accomplish great things in the future.”
Alexis
Lives with her parents in Runnells.
Career: After earning a liberal arts degree at Hannibal-LaGrange, she works at Altoona Kids World.
Best known for: Her dedication to children, especially those with special needs like her, and her kindness.
Mikayla’s comments: “She is sweet to whoever she meets no matter who they are or what they are like. That is a unique and wonderful quality.”
Nathan
Lives in Des Moines.
Career: Works in IT at Wellmark.
Best known for: His willpower in moving forward and thriving, despite his challenges with cerebral palsy.
Mikayla’s comments: “His laugh will never stop being easy to make fun of, but thanks for being a good sport. He is funny and smart and always willing to help his not-so-tech-savvy family with their tech problems.”
Bessie Hendricks is the oldest living person in the United States. She celebrated Last Monday with three of her kids in Lake City.
At 115 years of age, Bessie Hendricks has lived through some things.Twenty-one presidents. Two world wars. A depression. The sinking of the Titanic. And even two Chicago Cubs World Series championships (1908 and 2016).
According to the Gerontology Research Group, she is the oldest person living in the United States and the fourth oldest person in the world. “I don’t know how you put it into words,” said her daughter, Joan Schaffer, who turned 90 a day earlier. “It’s marvelous that we still have her.”
All three of Hendricks’ surviving children joined her for a birthday party at Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City. They all highlighted what a hard worker she was.
“Her mother died when she was about 13,” Schaffer said. “I think mom was about 13 years old. And she raised her siblings after that.”
The siblings sang to their mom, held hands and enjoyed a moment few in the world ever have.
“She’s always caring about her family,” said Leon Hendricks, her son. “She always did that. Family came first to mom. Always.”
NEW YORK, US - NOVEMBER 6: Over 50,000 athletes and participants ran the 51st edition of the 51st edition of TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 6. People laced up their running shoes for the 26.2-mile journey across all five boroughs. The organization, which is one of the biggest marathons in the world, gave New Yorkers great excitement. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Finishing the New York City Marathon is a major feat in and of itself, but finishing it in under four hours as a duo is another level of achievement. On Sunday morning, Steve Bluhm and Bobby Imamura teamed up to complete the iconic race together, and crossed the finish line as the second fastest duo team and in the top fifth of all competitors.
Even more remarkable, Bluhm is 71 years old and is battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, so Imamura pushed him in a wheelchair for all 26.2 miles. “I was a runner for years, but I’ve never done a marathon. It’s incredible that I get to experience the New York City Marathon at age 71,” Bluhm said in a press release shared with Nice News.
“To see Bobby and Steve come together, it’s magical,” added Steve Becvar, the vice president of sports and entertainment for the ALS Association. “They did not know each other prior to making the commitment for the NYC Marathon. However, they bonded right away. It’s as if they did know each other. Both are competitors, ALS is highly personal, and they are determined to impact this disease by completing the world’s largest marathon. It’s truly inspiring.”
A girl, 8, from Bath has become the youngest person in the world to use prosthetic legs with computerised knees.
Harmonie-Rose Allen had all her limbs amputated after she contracted meningitis when she was ten months old.
She was fitted with microprocessor knees three months ago as part a trial at Dorset Orthopaedics. The internal computer, designed by manufacturer Ottobock, can constantly monitor Harmonie-Rose’s movements and makes adjustments to the knee’s resistance.
Harmonie-Rose said: “I love them. On a scale of one to ten – it’s a ten! I’m really enjoying them.”
The new prosthetic legs allow Harmonie-Rose to bend her knee while walking for the first time. It means she has more control when sitting down, can independently stand up from the floor on her own and walk in a more natural way.
Harmonie-Rose’s mum Freya Hall said: “Harmonie trialled them for about a month at home just to see if they were the right thing for her. Basically they changed her life within a week.
“We knew straight away. Harmonie was able to walk along so much more comfortably.”
Staff at Dorset Orthopaedics believe she is the youngest in the world to use this type of technology.
Matt Hughes, who is Managing Director of Dorset Orthopaedic, has been working with Harmonie-Rose since she was three years-old.
Mr Hughes said: “Previously she was wearing legs that had fixed locked knees with really springy carbon fibre feet.
“She was functional in terms of she could get around. But she was not walking in a symmetrical normal fashion because her knees were locked.
“For her to then be able to do simple day to day tasks like sitting and standing was difficult to do and to do safely.”
Mr Hughes adds that by giving her knees which are still constrained but give some control have allowed her to move in a more conventional way.
But Harmonie-Rose says the biggest benefit to her new prosthetic legs is that she can wear knee length socks and tights for the first time, something she says is truly “amazing.”
Freya added: “It’s opened up a lot of opportunities that we take for granted every day.”
A dozen Wisconsin monarch butterflies that emerged or soon will emerge from their chrysalises two months past normal will get a big lift from FedEx.
The monarchs, neatly packaged in an insulated FedEx box, will make a 1,600-mile overnight journey from Appleton International Airport in Greenville, Wisconsinto a home in Mission, Texas, to catch up with fellow monarchs already in South Texas on their migration to Mexico.
Jack Voight, president of the nonprofit organization, said $130 is a small cost to save 12 monarchs, which otherwise would be in peril on their flight to Mexico at this time of year due to a lack of nectar along the way and the potential for freezing temperatures.
“If we can save 12 monarchs, and half the monarchs are females, each one will lay 400 eggs next spring,” Voight told The Post-Crescent, part of the USA TODAY Network. “So we’re going to increase the population. The population has gone down by 80 to 90%.“
The monarchs were found as eggs by Alicia Griebenow on her and her husband’s property in the town of Dale. Griebenow plants seven varieties of milkweed in her yard to attract monarchs. Milkweed is the only plant monarch caterpillars eat.
Griebenow’s efforts resulted in the raising and release of 204 monarchs this year.
“I was concerned early on that it was a bad year,” she said, “but it took off, and it was once again a part-time job.”
No one knows why this last generation of monarchs lingered in Wisconsin. The lifecycle from egg to adult butterfly takes about 30 days, so the female or females would have laid the eggs at the beginning of October.
Griebenow and Voight both speculated that the tardiness might be an effect of climate change. Last year, Voight also sent late-season monarchs on an overnight flight to Texas. All but one survived.
“Something’s going on,” Voight said. “More of these monarchs are now producing eggs later in the season.”
When Griebenow found the eggs in early October, she was aware of a line of thought that she should let nature take its course and leave the eggs in the elements to perish. As a monarch enthusiast, though, she just couldn’t find it in her heart to leave them and brought them inside.
The eggs soon hatched, and the caterpillars (larvae) voraciously fed on milkweed until they spun into chrysalises.
As the monarchs emerged from the chrysalises, Griebenow fed them a solution of one part homegrown honey and eight parts water in preparation for the FedEx flight to Texas.
The monarchs were shipped in a state of torpor, as the insulated box contained a cold pack. Voight gently pinched the wings of each butterfly and carefully placed it in an envelope, then in a second envelop and then in the box. He also prepared three chrysalises for the trip.
“This is emotional for me,” Griebenow said as she watched the process. “I get into this.”
Voight said the monarchs needed an assist this late in the year. The overnight flight will cut 1,600 miles from their migration.
“Most monarchs left our area two months ago,” he said. “If we release them now, they would die because there’s not enough nectar on the way to Mexico,” where they overwinter.
